61%Good matchThe Ouroboros King
82%41482% positive reviews, Very Positive across 414 reviews·Turn-Based Tactics · Roguelite
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Chess, but instead of taking turns each piece has an individual cooldown. Additional pieces and upgrades can be bought after each battle in the campaign.
Real Time Chess Roguelike
SteamControl an army of familiar chess pieces in a single player campaign. There are no turns, instead each piece goes on cooldown after moving. Win by capturing the enemy king.
In between battles there is a shop that sells more pieces to strengthen or replace your army. Various upgrades such as increased movement, additional directions, shields, cooldown, economy etc. allows for customization of your army.
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